Medical Assisting
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Key Skills Taught:
- Law and Ethics
- Communication Skills
- Keyboarding
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Diagnostic and Procedure Coding
- Health Insurance and Reimbursement
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Anthropometric Measurements and Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacology
- Minor Office Surgery
- ECG
Program Features:
- Hands-on experience in labs and clinicals
- Affordable tuition covering essential resources
- Preparation for diverse tasks in health care settings
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Eligibility to take the National Health-Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam
Program Outcomes (2021):
- Retention Rate: 86.67%
- Exam Passage Rate: 100%
Lackawanna College is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
With a focus on providing education to those seeking to improve their lives and better their communities, Lackawanna offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs in fields such as liberal arts, criminal justice, and mental health services.
The college's main campus is located in downtown Scranton, with satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, and Tunkhannock.
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